YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow Receives Grant from YUSA to Expand Access to Overnight Camp Opportunities t
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow is pleased to announce that it has received a generous grant from the YMCA of the USA (YUSA) to expand access to overnight camp opportunities for children in our community. This grant, in conjunction with funding from the Stevens Point Area YMCA’s Annual Campaign, will allow 24 children from Pacelli Catholic Schools, Boys and Girls Club of Portage County, and Big Brother Big Sisters of Central WI the opportunity to experience the magic of summer camp at Camp Glacier Hollow. The
Boys & Girls Club to Host 3rd Annual YouthForce Job Fair for any Portage County Teens
Stevens Point, WI (April 11th, 2024) – The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is excited to announce the return of its 3rd annual YouthForce Job Fair and Career Showcase. The Job Fair will occur at the Boys & Girls Club Berard Center on May 1st from 3:00– 5:00 pm. This free event serves as an opportunity for any Portage County teen to explore potential career paths, network with local employers, and find employment opportunities for the summer. Fun activities, food and beverages, and even a virtual reality
Worth Company Certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard
The Worth Company, located at 214 Sherman Ave., Stevens Point, WI., is proud to announce that we have officially become certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. The ISO (International Standards Organization) is an independent, international organization who uphold worldwide industrial standards. The ISO 9001:2015 standard is an international recognition given to organizations who continue to uphold an efficient and effective quality management system.“Our ISO certification demonstrates our ongoing
UW-Stevens Point student competition focuses on opportunities for local tourism
UW-Stevens Point student competition focuses on opportunities for local tourism A competition has business students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point collaborating with the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to help find funding solutions for local tourism efforts. The inaugural Case in Point Business Solutions Competition has four teams, made up by 19 students, working on a specific challenge from the local bureau: “How might our organization increase revenue from our
Survey: Money Worries Weigh on America’s Teens; Education Key Path to Financial Wellness
Survey: Money Worries Weigh on America’s Teens; Education Key Path to Financial Wellness (Stevens Point, Wis.) – New research by Junior Achievement USA and Citizens shows that money worries are a big concern for America’s young people. A survey of 1,000 teens between 13 and 18 by Wakefield Research shows that 78 percent are currently stressed out about money while 65 percent of teens believe their future happiness will be based on how much money they make. Additionally, 74 percent of teens see their